Steiff is a German company that is widely recognized for its production of high-quality teddy bears and soft toys. Founded in 1880 by Margarete Steiff, born in 1847, who had a childhood illness that left her legs paralyzed. Despite her physical challenges, she had a strong entrepreneurial spirit. In 1877, she started a small felt clothing business in Giengen an der Brenz, Germany.

In 1902, Margarete's nephew, Richard Steiff, designed a revolutionary toy—a jointed bear made of mohair plush fabric with movable arms and legs. It was the world's first teddy bear. The bear's design was inspired by a trip Richard made to the Stuttgart Zoo, where he observed bears' movements. The bear was initially named "Bear 55 PB" but later became known as the "Teddy bear" after a widely circulated story involving U.S. President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt. The Steiff Teddy bear gained immense more...

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Steiff antique German straw filled teddy bear with glasses,…

Antique Steiff German Teddy Bear with Glasses, circa 1910

Steiff antique German straw filled teddy bear with glasses, circa 1910, 79 cm high

A Steiff 'Fynn' original teddy bear. With a yellow label to ear.…

Steiff 'Fynn' Teddy Bear from Marie Prideaux Collection

A Steiff 'Fynn' original teddy bear. With a yellow label to ear. Length 39 cm. Provenance: From the Marie Prideaux Collection, some at the 'Hello Dolly!' exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery (2009-2010).

Teddy Bear, Miniature Steiff, Blue Historic XS, 6 cm, 1909.…

Blue Miniature Steiff Teddy Bear - 1909 Replica

Teddy Bear, Miniature Steiff, Blue Historic XS, 6 cm, 1909. Copy and pen

Teddy Bear, Two boxed Bride and Groom by Steiff

Steiff Bride and Groom with Teddy Bear Set

Teddy Bear, Two boxed Bride and Groom by Steiff

Teddy Bear, boxed Miniature Steiff with brooch backing, height…

Miniature Steiff Teddy Bear with Brooch Backing

Teddy Bear, boxed Miniature Steiff with brooch backing, height 6 cm

Teddy Bear, boxed Steiff, Mr Chocolate Limited Edition 828/2000

Limited Edition Steiff Teddy Bear - Mr. Chocolate

Teddy Bear, boxed Steiff, Mr Chocolate Limited Edition 828/2000

Teddy Bear, boxed Steiff, Santa Claus White Limited Edition…

Limited Edition Santa Steiff Teddy Bear

Teddy Bear, boxed Steiff, Santa Claus White Limited Edition 769/1500

Teddy Bear, Steiff Limited Edition 4984, Jubilee Teddy…

Steiff's 150th Jubilee Teddy Bear

Teddy Bear, Steiff Limited Edition 4984, Jubilee Teddy Celebrating 150 Years

Vintage Steiff 'Charly' teddy bear, length 30 cm

30cm Vintage Steiff Charly Teddy Bear

Vintage Steiff 'Charly' teddy bear, length 30 cm

Small Steiff Monkey Jocko with Hermann Teddy Bear 8 cm, 13 cm

Steiff Monkey and Hermann Teddy Bear Miniatures

Small Steiff Monkey Jocko with Hermann Teddy Bear 8 cm, 13 cm

Vintage Steiff Teddy Bear, standing on all four, mohair plush…

Vintage Steiff Teddy Bear with Bell Collar

Vintage Steiff Teddy Bear, standing on all four, mohair plush with ear button and original collar with bell

Steiff original collection classic Teddybear, fully jointed…

Steiff Classic Teddybear with Growler and Tags (9 words)

Steiff original collection classic Teddybear, fully jointed with two tone eyes, hand embroidered nose and mouth and beige felt paw pads, with yellow label and button in the right ear, growler and tags, height 34 cm

Steiff limited edition 2000 teddy bear, blond 43,' in original…

Limited Edition Steiff Teddy Bear, Blond, 43cm, 2000

Steiff limited edition 2000 teddy bear, blond 43,' in original paper presentation bag. Tag to ear marked 11885. Certificate available, height 32 cm

Vintage Steiff miniature teddy bear and cat, height 9.5 cm…

Vintage Steiff Miniature Teddy Bear and Cat Set

Vintage Steiff miniature teddy bear and cat, height 9.5 cm (tallest)

Two new Steiff teddy bears, 1927 classic Petsy, golden mohair…

New Steiff Teddy Bears: Petsy & Mohair

Two new Steiff teddy bears, 1927 classic Petsy, golden mohair and other black mohair 32 cm, 14 cm

New boxed Steiff teddy bear, Captain James 1996/1997…

Limited Edition Steiff Teddy Bear - Captain James

New boxed Steiff teddy bear, Captain James 1996/1997 Australasian bear 42 limited edition 501/1500, rich gold mohair 42 cm

Steiff miniature black teddy bear, 10 cm high approx.

Miniature Black Steiff Teddy Bear - 10 cm High

Steiff miniature black teddy bear, 10 cm high approx.

Small Steiff bear 33 cm high approx

Tiny Steiff Bear - 33cm

Small Steiff bear 33 cm high approx

A limited edition children's 'Teddy Bear Workshop' diorama, a…

Limited Edition Steiff Teddy Bear Workshop Diorama

A limited edition children's 'Teddy Bear Workshop' diorama, a brass plaque to the reverse inscribed 'No. 0176/1902, Margarete Steiff GmbH, 2002', 26 cm high, 41 cm wide, 26 cm deep

Boxed as new, miniature Steiff club 2004 teddy bear, light blue…

Steiff Club 2004 & 2008 Teddy Bears with Certificates

Boxed as new, miniature Steiff club 2004 teddy bear, light blue plush and Steiff club 2008 teddy bear white alpaca plush, both with certificates

As new Steiff original teddy bear, brown mohair, felt paws and…

Brown Mohair Steiff Teddy Bear with Voice Box

As new Steiff original teddy bear, brown mohair, felt paws and soles, wears red bow, with voice box, jointed limbs and swivel head, approx 50 cm height standing

Steiff original Teddy, caramel mohair with felt face, paws and…

Caramel Mohair Teddy with Felt Features - 55cm Height

Steiff original Teddy, caramel mohair with felt face, paws and soles, wears brown ribbon, jointed limbs and swivel head, approx 55 cm. Height standing

As new, limited edition 1033/1500 Steiff Holland bear 2003:…

Limited Edition Steiff Holland Bear 2003: Maatjes Bear

As new, limited edition 1033/1500 Steiff Holland bear 2003: Maatjes bear, white mohair, wears red, white and blue ribbon, carries barrel and herring, embroidery on right sole, with felt embroidered pouch and certificate, approx 32 cm

Boxed as new Steiff Club Year 2000 teddy bear, half golden…

Steiff Club 2000 Teddy Bear

Boxed as new Steiff Club Year 2000 teddy bear, half golden brown, half dusky pink mohair plush, 1999 and 2000 embroidered on soles, wears gold/rose satin ribbon and porcelain pendant, with certificate, approx 32 cm

Boxed as new Steiff Club 1999, replica 1912 teddy bear, closely…

Steiff Club 1999 Replica Teddy Bear - Limited Edition

Boxed as new Steiff Club 1999, replica 1912 teddy bear, closely woven black mohair plush, wears copper-coloured satin ribbon and porcelain disk with voice box and certificate, approx 35 cm